Official Asylum Fly-fishing Thread

[kayak_rat]

Originally Posted by Scottw

I live on a 31 acre lake in my backyard and usually take the boat out for some bass fishing on light spinning tackle or live bait fishing. I have a video that came with the rod but unfortunatley we were misplaced due to a house fire and I haven't watched it yet. I know I will have stupid questions for you going forward but I appreciate the encouragement. This is a pic of the lake.

Looks like heaven to me. Pick up some Bass poppers(top water) and some wooley buggers. Here are some patterns to give you ideas...this is from the Orvis site.
http://www.orvis.com/store/product_d...subcat_id=6521
These will work dual purpose for bass and panfish. There is nothing in the world like hooking a bluegill that doesnt want to be landed.

Check out the Fly Angler Online site. There is a great beginner section there. Tons of great info on patterns and such.

Honestly, you can watch all the videos and read all the books.....but nothing will teach you like being on the water.

[Scottw]

I will and like I said, come spring, I will have tons of questions I'm sure. My biggest question is how do you drink a bourbon and smoke a cigar while fly fishing? If you can't, then i will be willing to sell you my rod and videos for cost. I guess if there is a will there's a way huh?

[kayak_rat]

Originally Posted by Scottw

I will and like I said, come spring, I will have tons of questions I'm sure. My biggest question is how do you drink a bourbon and smoke a cigar while fly fishing? If you can't, then i will be willing to sell you my rod and videos for cost. I guess if there is a will there's a way huh?

Everything has its place my friend. The ciigar and bourbon are for when you are setting on the bank "resting" the water or observing the water. To be successful you must learn to read the water. Not to different from reading a green. Ha a good bud who could drive 300yd straight and a pin. Get him on the green and everything went to hell.